Be sure to annotate as you read, either on your print copy on using WebNotes. Look for Eighner's overall purpose and the rhetorical strategies he uses to achieve this.
Bell Ringer:
Spend 10 minutes preparing your notes handout for a Socratic Circle on "On Dumpster Diving."
Break into circle groups for Socratic Circles. Appoint discussion director for each group.
Each group discusses in the inside circle for five (5) minutes, using the online timer. Remember to take notes on the inside circle's discussion when you are in the outside circle (since you aren't allowed to TALK!)
When circles have concluded, discuss impressions as a class.
Connections to Society
Analyzing Eighner's Essay
In table groups, work to discuss and complete the analysis notes. On Dumpster Diving.docx
Come together to discuss as a class.
Quick Assessment
Log in to QuizStar and take the quiz titled "On Dumpster Diving."
Discuss answers with the class.
Taking the Thought With You
For homework, post a response to the two prompts in the discussion board, and, for each, respond to at least one of your classmates. (That is at least 4 total!) The discussion rubric will help you understand the expectations of an online discussion and will hopefully improve the quality of the discussion. Please read it before entering the conversation. You may also want to check out the handout for tips on making meaningful comments.
Today's Objective: To examine Lars Eighner's use of language to achieve his purpose in "On Dumpster Diving."
Previous Homework:
Bell Ringer:
Spend 10 minutes preparing your notes handout for a Socratic Circle on "On Dumpster Diving."Student Discussion:
Connections to Society
Analyzing Eighner's Essay
In table groups, work to discuss and complete the analysis notes.On Dumpster Diving.docx
Come together to discuss as a class.
Quick Assessment
Log in to QuizStar and take the quiz titled "On Dumpster Diving."Discuss answers with the class.
Taking the Thought With You
For homework, post a response to the two prompts in the discussion board, and, for each, respond to at least one of your classmates. (That is at least 4 total!) The discussion rubric will help you understand the expectations of an online discussion and will hopefully improve the quality of the discussion. Please read it before entering the conversation. You may also want to check out the handout for tips on making meaningful comments.